LTTE suffers heavy beating: 30 bodies found - Mallavi [Updated]
Heavy ground battles were reported between troops and
LTTE in general area North of Vavunikulam Tank, Southeast of Mallavi in
Mullaittivu District as troops mounted intense retaliation thwarting an
LTTE counter attack killing over 30 terrorists including a leader of the
'Charles Anthony' band on Thursday (July 24) evening.
According to Wanni sources, fresh fighting broke out
since last night till this morning(25), as troops have
reportedly found 30 LTTE bodies scattered in the battlefield during
subsequent search operations conducted. 'Pallawan' a senior leader of
the Charles Anthony band was also among the killed, military said citing
intercepted LTTE communication.
Yesterday the 57 Division troops led by Major General
Jagath Dias and Special Forces troops gained control over the
Vavunikulam Tank bund and 10sq.km of adjacent area, killing over 25
terrorists. The valiant soldiers further advanced towards Mallavi
crossing the Paliaru waterway, neutralizing remaining LTTE elements in
the southwestern edge of the Vavunikulam Tank, our defence correspondent
said.
"Banu a senior cadre was identified speaking over the
LTTE communication circuits leading the LTTE offensive and have
reportedly fled deeper into Kilinochchi unable to withstand the military
onslaught.
Army continued to pound identified LTTE positions
dispersing its offensive wave as infantrymen and Special Forces hunted
down remaining terrorists inflicting heavy damages", defence sources
said.
"Despite continuous pleas made for reinforcement been
turned down, frustrated terrorists have fled for safety leaving their
dead and equipment behind", sources further said citing ground troops.
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